Newhall Escrow :: About Us

Over the years, the transaction process has gotten extremely complex. Contracts used to be a page or two, now eight to 12 pages is not uncommon. Escrows today are like snowflakes... no two are exactly alike. There are many more details, conditions and terms to keep track of, enough to look like a blizzard to the less experienced.

At Newhall Escrow, decades of experience help you avoid potential hazzards and pitfalls along the way, resulting in a worry-free transition for you. Our staff of dedicated and experienced professionals use a state-of-the-art computer system to track every step of the escrow process. This allows us to keep you informed and assures that the conditions and requirements of all parties are satisfied in a timely manner.

We know that once you have made a decision, you’d like it to be taken care of quickly and efficiently. Our entire staff, from the receptionist to the owner, is dedicated to making your escrow experience a pleasant one. We’ve successfully closed thousands of escrows in our 40 plus years.

Realtors have honored Newhall Escrow by making us the escrow company of choice. Newhall Escrow Company is licensed by the State of California, Department of Corporations. Our office is conveniently located just off the I-5 on Lyons Avenue. We look forward to serving you.

	Steve Corn With over 14 years of experience behind him, Steve took over the family business in 2004, after his father, Ron Corn, had decided it was time to retire after working in the real estate industry for over 40 years. As promised, Steve and his staff have continued the tradition of providing state-of-the-art processing and personalized attention to detail. Prior to entering the business in 1990, Steve had worked as the Western Regional Manager for Siemens (German Co. headquartered in Munich), but had reached a level of management that would have required him to relocate in order to advance his career. After much consideration, he joined the family business in an effort to learn a new trade with the goal of taking over the business when his Dad was to retire. Having seen many changes over the years, Steve says the biggest change is mainly the complexity of the escrow processing and new regulations.
	Shelly Kanke Shelly came to Newhall Escrow Company mid 2004 as Senior Assistant to Steve Corn, where she learned to independently trouble shoot and solve problems. Mainstreaming her expertise and experience, Shelly quickly reached her main goal, to become an Escrow Officer in December 2005. Having worked in the Escrow Industry since early 2001, Shelly started out as a receptionist and in less than 6 months, advanced to become an assistant for a Senior Escrow Officer, where her duties included processing escrow files, managing trust accounting, as well as the training of personnel. Her back round consists mostly of Resale, Commercial, Vacant land, 1031 Exchanges and Refinances, bringing a diverse level of experience to each transaction. Shelly likes the fast pace and complexity the industry has to offer. “My main goal is complete customer satisfaction and I feel great when I know a transaction has gone smooth because of my hard work”, says Shelly
	Dianne Keefe-Bonnell Dianne began her escrow career in 1972 at United California Bank in Santa Maria, CA. After completing her AA Degree in business from Allan Hancock College, she continued her career in the escrow industry by joining with First American Title in San Luis Obispo. She first became an escrow officer in 1978 after the birth of her first child. Moving to Southern California in 1979, she worked as an escrow officer in the San Gabriel Valley until 1984 at which time she relocated to the Valencia area and has remained a resident and an escrow officer of the Santa Clarita Valley until present. Dianne has been a Notary Public since 1978 and was awarded the professional designation by the California Escrow Association of a “Certified Escrow Officer” in 1992. She has maintained that certification through involvement with the local and state escrow associations and continuing educational credits that are required. She was involved in the founding of the local region “Santa Clarita Valley Escrow Association” in 1992, having been elected President of that association three times, and is currently appointed the Senior State Director to the California Escrow Association for the local region. Dianne is currently employed as an escrow officer with Newhall Escrow Company, a locally owned and operated escrow office that has been one of the leading escrow companies in the Santa Clarita Valley since 1962. She has been a branch manager/escrow officer of three other local escrow companies in Santa Clarita Valley during the past 25 years in this area, and has developed strong relationships with many of the major real estate firms, brokers and agents in the area. Dianne has shown her passion for the escrow industry by maintaining her involvement in the state and local associations, passing along knowledge gained from these associations to her peers and associates. Dianne and her husband Terry currently reside in Valencia. She has two grown children and one grandson, Tyler who all provide the necessary balance in her life.